Highlights

Det största säkerhetspolitiska hotet som riskerar att orsaka nästa globala finanskris

Under de senaste åren har tonläget i debatten fått oss att tro att det inte finns något stöd för klimatarbete vare sig från näringsliv eller allmänheten. Tongivande beslutsfattare hänvisar till förlorad konkurrenskraft när man vill backa på ambitiösa klimat- och hållbarhetsåtgärder. Det verkar också finna en bild av att det […]

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Almedalen 2025: Sustainability at the Intersection of Crisis, Business, and Hope for the Future

After a few intense days, it’s time to reflect on the key takeaways from Almedalen 2025. This year’s event marked a clear shift in how sustainability is discussed: from a moral obligation to a business-critical necessity — and increasingly, a matter of national security. As usual, business leaders, politicians, civil […]

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The Great Shift – The Transition as a Business Driver

Today, we see a growing number of areas where the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges intersect with significant business potential. These intersections can be described as opportunity gaps—situations where a clear societal needs align with a viable business model and limited competition. For companies that identify and act on their […]

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Engaged and Intense Discussions on Climate

Mikael Karlsson, scientific advisor at 2050, reflects on the atmosphere within businesses and politics regarding climate issues in a 2050 Highlights. He observes a shared understanding that calls for action from citizens, companies and other organisations. Engaged and intense, but friendly and respectful. So are the conversations about climate policy […]

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Sustainability Reporting: The Hidden Goldmine for Mid-Sized Companies

As regulations shift and external pressure on sustainability reporting diminishes, many mid-sized companies are at a crossroads—either continue to invest in sustainability efforts or scale back. But new research from the Center for Sustainability Research at the Stockholm School of Economics reveals that sustainability reporting is a strategic goldmine, especially […]

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In a Climate of Uncertainty

Is the world falling behind in climate efforts? Signals from around the world suggest so. Mikael Karlsson, scientific advisor at 2050, sheds light on the dire situation in the US, and climate policy uncertainties in the EU, but also on positive signals and trends. “I might lose my job this […]

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Utfallet på COP29 räcker inte för att möta klimatkrisen

FN:s klimattoppmöte COP29 avslutades med vad många menar var ett misslyckande. 2050:s vetenskapliga rådgivare Mikael Karlsson, som var på plats i Baku, reflekterar över vad han varit med om: En besvikelse, en synvilla, bottenlöst… epiteten är många och hårda när delegaterna på COP29 försöker sätta etikett på ett av utkasten till beslut om klimatfinansiering, mötets […]

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